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In reply to the discussion: 'We Must Settle Gaza Now' Netanyahu Ministers Join Israeli Far-right 'March to Gaza,' Demand Palestinians' Expuls [View all]XorXor
(644 posts)19. "Israeli security officials slammed Ben-Gvir's comments"
"Israeli security officials slammed Ben-Gvir's comments, with one official telling Haaretz, "Ben-Gvir's opposition to Gaza aid contradicts the cabinet's decision, given that he's a cabinet member who should uphold its decisions."
Interesting. So what exactly is happening in Israel? This isn't the first time I've heard stuff like this. I'm not clear on how the Israeli government works. How much power sway does he have? He's a cabinet member, right? Does that mean he speaks for Netanyahu?
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'We Must Settle Gaza Now' Netanyahu Ministers Join Israeli Far-right 'March to Gaza,' Demand Palestinians' Expuls [View all]
Nanjeanne
May 14
OP
If only these statement by ... er, government ministers were treated with the same seriousness
Prairie Gates
May 14
#1
You are correct. It's a strong desire for ethnic cleansing and the path they want and right now
Nanjeanne
May 15
#48
Unfortunately, Jews, Muslims, and many Christians worship the god of the old testament.
patphil
May 14
#5
And not all of it. Just the things that allow them to judge and hate other people.
Oneironaut
May 14
#32
"Did it mean all foreigners had to support the Bush/Cheney war in order not to be branded anti-American?" That was how
muriel_volestrangler
May 14
#18
Yep, and that's why being anti-Netanyahu's authoritarian government doesn't mean anti-semitic.
jalan48
May 14
#20